First potential Great Dream Machine winner chosen

ROCKFORD — Deanna Appleman is the first potential winner in The Arc of Winnebago Boone and Ogle County's Great Dream Machine drawing.

ROCKFORD — Deanna Appleman is the first potential winner in The Arc of Winnebago Boone and Ogle County's Great Dream Machine drawing.

Appleman's name was announced during the first $5,000 sweepstakes drawing at the Clock Tower Resort on New Year's Day. She will play the Lucky Envelope Game on Jan. 22 on the WTVO morning new program for a chance to win an additional $100,000.

The next sweepstakes will be June 21. Anyone who donates at greatdreammachine.com will be entered. Proceeds benefit families raising children who are diagnosed with an intellectual disability.